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Which Floridians would benefit from $17/hour
Data: Oxfam America; Chart: Axios VisualsMore than a quarter of Florida workers — mostly women, Black and Hispanic — would benefit from a raise in minimum wage to $17, according to new data from Oxfam.The organization revised its definition of a low-wage worker this year, from those earning less than $15 an hour to those earning less than $17.State of pay: This fall, state minimum wage increases to $13 per hour for non-tipped employees and $9.98 per hour for tipped employees.Flashback: Florida voters approved a constitutional amendment in 2020 to make the minimum wage $15 by 2026. It will increase by a dollar on Sept. 30 every year until then.After that, the minimum wage will be adjusted each year for inflation.The big picture: Just 13% of U.S. workers earn less than $15 an hour; two years ago, that number was 31.9%, per Oxfam.
Gators grab 2025 five-star wideout Vernell Brown III, out of Jones High School
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Billy Napier’s 45th birthday is a memorable one as he nets another top ten in-state wideout, Vernell Brown III from Jones High School in Orlando, FL. On Sunday, during a live video on the On3 Recruiting YouTube page, Brown picked Florida over Ohio State, Miami,...
DeSantis signed a number of new school laws. Here's what you should know before August
After an onslaught of controversial Florida bills that were signed into law in 2023, parents and students might be apprehensive about what new laws might impact them in the 2024-2025 school year. This year, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a number of laws that deregulate public schools, expand school choice,...
Man sentenced to 15 years in prison for attacking deputies in Lake County
An Orlando man was given a guilty verdict and sentenced Tuesday in a 2020 case in which he battered deputies and resisted arrest. In the courtroom of the Honorable Judge Cary F. Rada, jurors found 53-year-old Kenlin Anthony Bougouneau guilty on all three counts and sentenced him to 15 years in the Florida Department of Corrections.
More widespread thunderstorms during this week
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sunday evening storms developed with a few downpours. Ward Lake, on the east side of Bradenton, picked up a half inch (0.53″), the east side of Sarasota almost a half inch (0.43″) and 0.75″ in east Venice. We’ll see more widespread afternoon and evening storms to start the week.
Universal Orlando Offers Special Unlimited Ticket to Florida Residents
Universal Orlando Resort is offering a special Unlimited Days Ticket to Florida residents, allowing visits now through December 18th. That’s right, one ticket gets you unlimited days at Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure theme parks in Central Florida. It’s also a sign that they would like an attendance boost the rest of the year ahead of the Epic Universe theme park opening in Orlando next year.
Former homeless woman gives back to others in Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. — Several community foundations and organizations came together to give back to the homeless community on Saturday. One of the organization's founders said she gives back because she was in the same position not too long ago. Joanne Renucci was homeless for 15 years. Living in the...
More from financial counseling CEO Marvin Wilson on developing business principles
ORLANDO, Fla. – This week on “Black Men Sundays,” host Corie Murray shares part two of his interview with Marvin Wilson, aka Meta Marvin, CEO of the financial education company Funding Credit. During part one of the conversation, Wilson and Murray got to talking about the importance...
Plenty of time before Nov. 5 ballots sent to printer, elections officials and experts say
President Joe Biden's decision Sunday to step down as the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee will not affect the ability of elections officials to properly prepare ballots for the Nov. 5 election. Even before the president bowed out, elections officials across the state knew they would not be able to put the party's nominee...
Unemployment claims in Florida increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Florida rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 7,687 in the week ending July 13, up from 6,552 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
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